Hello,
I am Anna Kulakovskaya (Anya), PhD —
a researcher, designer, and sustainability specialist who loves to think in systems and communicate in visuals 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝｡˚
Across academia and industry, I have spent the last six years fostering sustainability
through research, sustainble design, and collaborative project work✎ᝰ.
Originally from Tallinn, Estonia🇪🇪, I now live and work in Zürich, Switzerland🇨🇭. My journey in sustainability began with a MSc in Climate Sciences at the University of Bern, followed by a PhD in Circular Economy♺ at ETH Zürich. Then, I transitioned to the industry, where I led and supported various initiatives on sustainability and circularity, conducted user needs research, and co-designed a digital solution to increase environmental awareness and reduce material waste.
Beyond work, I create photography and art, drawing inspiration from human physique and nature-made objects, textures, forms, colors, and patterns. I am also a certified yoga instructor and love spending time outdoors, especially cycling and hiking 𓀙⛰︎.
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